Introducing: The Court Jacket
*Care update: The Court Jacket can be wiped down on the outside to deal with any dirt, dust etc. It can also be hand-washed to deal with any perspiration over time. Hand wash in warm water and hang to dry.
For the new collaboration this Autumn, I wanted to design something that would suit the PS audience but be sportier - for taking the kids to the park at the weekend, rather than to town during the week.
The inspiration came when I found an old nylon popover - bright red, emblazoned with ‘Coach Pete’ and a local basketball team - in a local vintage shop. The shape and style were great, but it was obviously a cheap piece and let down by the materials.
So we reimagined it in better, more classic fabrics and added a load of functional details.
The outer shell is Ventile, the British-military cotton material that’s highly water-resistant and much nicer than synthetics in feel (softer) and sound (no rustling). We then taped the seams on the inside too.
Functionally we added a full zip in one side seam, a hidden key pocket in the other side, an articulated hood with a flip-back peak, and a mobile-phone holder inside the kangaroo pocket.
They add up into something that’s much more practical that a traditional sports shell - a jacket that's fit for modern life.
The cut of the Court Jacket is roomy, the ribbing at the bottom holding it tight and then allowing room above to move and layer up. It’s nice over a T-shirt, but I also wear it over a roll neck in colder weather.
We originally put a zip in the side seam in order to make the jacket easier to get on and off. But I’ve since found it’s practical in another way: if you get too hot, unzipping the side allows air in and makes it much cooler. It’s also a nice, different look, the jacket dropping straight down rather than sitting on the waist (first image below).
The zip on the other side, meanwhile, opens into a small pocket that’s big enough for a cardholder or a set of keys (second image). And the big pocket on the front has a patch inside that fits a mobile phone, which stops the phone weighing on the pocket as well as separating it from your hands.
It was really fun pulling in all these little details from other sportswear. The hidden pocket came from a running jacket of mine, while the patch idea was from a hiking jacket.
We went through dozens of other rain jackets to find the hood we liked most.
I wanted it articulated, set in three panels to fit around the head. But it was hard to agree what shape of peak worked best. Eventually we found a solution that encompassed both a smaller and a deeper hood: the peak is cut and reinforced to enable it to be kept forward (completely sheltering the face) or folded back (allowing a wider field of vision).
The lining is a lovely lightweight jersey. This is what the original coach’s jacket had and it was really cosy, but we’ve upped the quality considerably. It gives the jacket the feeling of a sweatshirt, but not so heavy that you can’t wear it over thicker knitwear.
The overall result is a piece that feels like elevated sportswear, but without becoming the uber-luxe stealth-wealth that's so common today. It's practical, everyday and has that easy, playful air of original Ivy clothing.
We went back to my Oxford college - Trinity - for the shoot because I wanted to capture some of that collegiate feel. Although clearly sportswear, the jacket looks good with things like chinos and loafers, mixing things together in the same manner as those Ivy students.
As a result I wear it with jeans and boots or trainers, but also smarter things. In the first image below I’m wearing it with Rubato chinos, sports socks and Alden loafers. But the footwear could just as easily be boots - chukka, desert or hiking - in colder months.
With brown suede boots I’ve even worn it with flannels, wearing a navy crewneck and watch cap on top. The cotton Ventile and the navy colour make it smart enough.
Yet at the other end of the spectrum, it's something I wear with shorts and trainers to go to the gym.
I think that’s what makes me particularly excited about this new collaboration - it’s clearly a different category to the other pieces of outerwear, but I feel it compliments them rather than replacing them.
The Court jacket has been made by Private White VC in Manchester, and it retains their signature copper hardware on the back of the neck, though we preferred gun-metal hardware on the rest of the jacket.
The jacket costs £540 plus VAT, and is available on the PS Shop.
In terms of sizing, I am wearing a Medium/4 and that’s a solid size for me - I wouldn’t go up or down. (For those that don’t know, I’m six foot tall with a 39-inch chest.)
If you were between sizes, you could size down as the body is quite roomy, but I would make sure the length still works on you - perhaps checking against a short jacket you already have. The dimensions are:
| XSmall/2 | Small/3 | Medium/4 | Large/5 | XLarge/6 | XXLarge/7 | |
| Chest | 61cm | 63.5 | 67 | 70.5 | 74 | 77.5 |
| Shoulders | 50.5 | 52 | 53.5 | 55 | 57 | 58.5 |
| Hem | 35 | 37.5 | 41 | 44.5 | 48 | 51.5 |
| Sleeve | 65 | 65.5 | 66.5 | 67.5 | 68.5 | 69.5 |
| Length | 65 | 65.5 | 66.5 | 67.5 | 68.5 | 69.5 |
Product summary:
- A half-zip, highly water-resistant popover
- Made with British cotton Ventile, and taped seams
- Lined with a lightweight grey jersey
- Full zip in the left-hand side seam, to make it easier to get on/off and enable ventilation
- Hidden pocket in the right-hand side seam, for keys or cardholder
- Patch pocket inside the front, handwarmer pocket, to carry a mobile
- Articulated hood with peak that can be worn forward or back, and cinch
- Made in Manchester, England by Private White VC
- Care: wipe down the exterior to deal with dirt etc, hand wash on the inside if needed
- Cost, £540 plus taxes. Available on the PS Shop
Other clothes shown:
- Vintage seventies 501 jeans
- Second-hand Vans Authentic shoes
- PS cashmere watch cap
- Bennett Winch commuter bag
- Vintage cap
- Rubato chinos
- Alden cordovan tassel loafers
Excited to see this out finally! The dimensions on length and sleeve seem funny (in this page and also the product page) – are they correct? Should I follow the usual PWVC sizing?
I’ve come across different ventile jackets, some are machine washable and some are not – could you give some laundry advice for this one please? Thank you.
Hey,
Yes follow the usual sizing compared to our other PWVC pieces (not their own pieces they do without us necessarily).
It’s deliberately big in the chest as most blousons are, so perhaps that’s why. As you can see it works well though.
For cleaning, the outer can be wiped down if you get any mud etc on it and I’ve found that fine on my ventile pieces historically. The inner shouldn’t need washing much but if it does a gentle hand wash should be fine
I love the navy ventile trench coat from you that I have and wear it all the time. Ventile is a fantastic material. But I agree it’s a problem with cleaning – I wear mine with the collar up and the top of the collar is stained now. Private White do indeed advise not to dry clean.
Probably should not have bought a jeep coat from them with the same warning…
Not sure what else to do. Presumably not a problem with the Coach Jacket as it doesn’t have taped seams?
Otherwise great job on the design of the Coach Jacket, definitely does fill a gap – I have an unlined Ventile shell pullover with a great hood from Hebtroco, so this is great when more padding is needed.
Hi Benjamin,
I had the same issue with my olive trench coat, might I advise some luke warm / hot water and just a little bit of detergent (not to agressive) on the location. It has worked for me after I wore mine with a t shirt in the spring.
Simon, a quick question. Do you know why this can be dry-cleaned and why the motor trench coat can’t be dry-cleaned? I asked Private White VC in the past but never gave me a straight answer. Could it be the coating? Cheers!
Hey Edwin – I just double checked and have updated the advice above. Dry cleaning can be fine but it’s a little risky so they recommend wiping down instead. This has worked for me historically with ventile pieces.
Cheers!
Well I didn’t expect that!
Looks great but could you let me know the washing/care instructions? I have the PW ventile mac and its a nightmare to clean. That whole ‘wipe clean with damp cloth’ simply doesn’t work for me. Thank you.
Thanks Richard!
I find wiping down the exterior on my ventile (eg our old trench coat) has worked fine.
An excellent addition to casual wear. Well done, old sport!
By the way, do you disdain synthetic material in outerwear?
Cheers.
I disdain synthetics generally unless they’re for a specific purpose. If you want a hiking jacket that can put up with extreme weather and dry quickly when camping, for example, I’d go for a synthetic. Equally for things that need to be very tough. A lot of the time they’re not needed and are there to save money.
Damn Simon, I didn’t expect that!
Cool!
Very nice!
Great looking piece, Simon! A few technical questions about the design if you don’t mind: is there a reason you went with a ribbed knit hem rather than a drawstring other than style? I would have thought a drawstring would have been more versatile and practical (leaving it loose would allow the jacket to hang straight without having to open the side zip but could still be cinched for that higher waist look; tighter hems have a tendency to ride up when you raise your arms). Did you consider a 2 way side zipper so you could ventilate under the arm without having to leave the hem open? With the Ventile and taped seams, I imagine the jacket isn’t that breathable. Do you find the cotton jersey liner absorbs and retains moisture from perspiration (understanding this isn’t a jacket for strenuous activity)? Did you consider something like a Merino wool jersey knit, which still has a soft hand but is more hydrophobic? Does the lining extend down the sleeves or is it just in the body?
Thanks!
Hey John,
Those decisions were deliberate, yes. I don’t like the way a drawstring cinches in as much as a ribbed knit, and I wouldn’t like the shape if it just dropped straight down.
A two-way zip also wouldn’t look that good on this style I don’t think, if that side zip was left partly open. Opening from the bottom works well for ventilation.
I find it breathable enough, particularly with the ability to open the side seam. We did consider wool jersey but that would not have given that sweatshirt feel we were going for.
I was so excited when trying this on in New York last week, it’s such a cool, versatile piece I didn’t know I needed!
Pleased you got to do it in person Miklos. We’ll have it at the pop-up shop in London next week as well
Interesting release, looks cool!
Personally, I think I’m not a big fan of the half zip though, especially in combination with the side zip. A full-zip is easier to get on an off and you can just leave it open to let the air in. But I guess you wanted to get the special shape with the kangaroo pocket so that it resembles a hooded sweater in the lower half?
Thanks.
Yes, a full zip would not have worked that well for the shape, and the style would have been very different.
Different subject altogether, I’m considering purchasing a bespoke linen suit. Does a linen suit benefit from the drape style as per Anderson and Sheppard or the more traditional English/military style of Huntsman, Dege and Skinner or is it simply about my own shape which is slight/medium build and height?
I wouldn’t say linen benefits from one or the other in particular. I’d pick more based on which house style I preferred overall
I wanted to inform that a couple of questions of mine are not getting posted in the casual chic page. I asked the same question twice therefore as i thought there might be a glitch but then neither of it got published since the last two days. Could you please look into it once?
That’s strange. I can see one of your comments posted on there – try and do another one and I’ll have a look when it comes up
Looks great, Simon! If the collaboration works out, can you see yourself trying other colours like the Bryceland’s smocks (or the red of the inspiration piece) in the future?
Maybe, we haven’t really thought about that yet
It is much dicussion in social media on proporsjon in mens wear. The idea is to avoid dividing the body in 50/50, but rather divide in 1/3 parts. This jacket nails it perfectly with an upper 1/3 and a lover 2/3. Best Espen in Norway.
Is the gray jersey lining 100% cotton?
Yes
Very interesting piece wich looks good on you! I am sorely tempted to order one, but the dimensions make me hang back a little. Isn’t 70,5 cm across the chest in size L a little much? (I realize this goes with the bluoson style, but the reversible bomber have 62 cm in the same size?) Will there not be issues with extra fabric folding under the arms? Have to admit though, it does seem fine in the pictures.
It is fine, don’t worry about that. There’s a good amount of room but it suits the style
I have no intention to criticize about your product but how is this type of clothing considered stylish? If you’re making and selling it, I assume it’s part of classic menswear but I don’t completely understand how to interpret its style. Maybe I lack knowledge of the background or history of the product?
I think that might well be the case Mk. An anorak, as the Americans would call it, has a long military heritage similar to the pieces you see covered more like a field jacket or a flight jacket. It has then been worn for civilian use for a long time for practical pursuits such as sailing, fishing and so on. See the piece we did on Nantucket style from 1957 for an example.
In the intervening years it has often been updated for sports and related activities, as indeed our vintage example was. If you’re not familiar with the Ivy style that became so popular in the US from the 50s, with sportswear being mixed with more formal clothing for a more relaxed, rugged look, perhaps have a look online for talk about that style, which often centres around the book Take Ivy. I talked about it a little here.
We’ve never really covered vintage sportswear in much detail on PS and perhaps we should do that more. It’s nice to show how practical weekend clothing doesn’t have to be just Gore-Tex and trainers, but can have traditional style of its own.
“I assume it’s part of classic menswear”. Worth referring to Simon’s article on the paradigms of casual clothing. Really nice to have a non synthetic option. I have my eye on other items in the ps shop ahead of this, but maybe a future purchase. Well done with the launch and good luck!
Cheers Chris
I for one would like to see some more in-depth pieces about vintage sportswear! It is in line with a lot of the coverage that you do nowadays.
Also, to me, this smock is probably one of the best PS designs so far. So functional and stylish.
Thanks RKM, lovely to hear.
And sure, sounds good
I am not surprised and expected PS outerwear like this since that article from last year: https://www.permanentstyle.com/2023/01/experimenting-with-the-smock-or-anorak.html
I really like it that PS is continuing to cover casual styles. I enjoy transmitting the principles of style, fit and quality to things I wear in my leisure time. Those principles bring me way to much pleasure to limit them to formal wear only.
Nice to hear Alexander
Simon i think thats my favorite piece of the ps after the cap. For what temperatures is it designed to be worn ? I mean with a tshirt alone or with a loopwheeled sewatshirt under it.
Either – the size makes it good for both of those and (as mentioned briefly) with a chunky roll neck even
I was at Univ, and remember one sports team or another selling a jacket like this as a fundraiser.
The Trinity boat team actually had something similar, if I recall. With a flapped patch pocket on the front. It was actually kind of elegant
Huh. I actually find it quite nice. Part of me wishes it were unlined, for coolness, but I can see the advantages of a lining as well
Agree on the lining.
Simon doesn’t the lining + the ventile make this a much warmer piece for transitional weather? It’s definitely not a early or late summer piece. Curious your use case (temp and humidity).
It does make it warmer, yes. Definitely not for summer, more for spring and autumn. It would have been perfect since September here and would be into the beginning of winter too. So covering at least half of the year
Hi Simon
How would rate Cad and Dandy?
Thanks
Hey Rob,
I haven’t used them myself, but I haven’t seen particularly good results on others. I’d probably recommend other tailors first
Hi Rob, I’ve used Cad and the Dandy for about 15 years now and I have a lot of pieces from them. Something like 5 work suits, 3 blazers, 15 work shirts, 10 oxfords, 3 pairs of bespoke chinos. All bespoke, nothing from their ready to wear.
I would very highly recommend them. The fit and the cut are excellent and the service is also great. I’ve had the same two tailors there for the whole time, so maybe experience varies, but my experience has been really first class with them
Wow. The court jacket looks great. You are borrowing some cues (whether intentionally or not) from the whole “tech wear” trend. I love Acronym and all of their design details, but exclusively gravitate towards their pieces in natural fabrics, like the Stotz version of technical cotton. They also do a great job of things like nailing the right articulation on a hood so that it actually protects you from the elements, and adding zippers for ease of use and temp regulation. Release this thing in black and I will find it hard to resist! Brands like Ten C have released some great looking burnt oranges and browns that would go quite nicely as well. Totally get starting with navy though. Kudos!
Another winner, Simon! I have well exceeded my annual allowance for clothing, but hopefully can pick one up next year. PS really has outerwear for all occasions, and I love this casual direction. Please keep it up.
Just a small point. I understand why most of the outerwear you offer in navy the first time they are released. However, because PS makes up the majority of my outerwear, the danger is that everything is navy. I understand the stock/economic considerations with a small outfit like PS not being able to stock multiple colours. But it would be really great to see new outerwear in other colours. I realize not all new releases are in navy, but many are. I understand the reasons, but just thought I would mention this.
That being said, I am struggling to imagine this in other colors! What do you think would work?
Thanks!
Thanks Rob, that’s really nice to hear.
Yes you’re right, those are the biggest reasons. I think we could do it in some fun colours, perhaps like that bright-red nylon. Or a dark brown – but then we do a lot in dark brown as well!
Dark brown would be nice – with black jersey inside (rather than grey) to reduce colour contrast. At least for me, bright red would be a little too far out of my comfort zone.
I am actively trying to stay away from navy outerwear, so please please please do this in dark brown next year!
I’m also still hoping for a PS workwear chino – real McCoy’s esque, but with a higher rise and slightly wider leg.
Cheers.
Were you in the 2003 boat that bumped everyone? 😉
Ha! No I left in 2002 unfortunately
So, if a guy is trying to have one overcoat that works with everything, meaning all his suits (gray or blue) and black tie (midnight blue) do you still recommend navy for the overcoat? Or go with charcoal? Or something else?
If it was going to be often worn with black tie, I would probably go for charcoal. But at the other end, if it was to be worn with anything even slightly more casual than those suits, I’d go for navy
Beautiful and practical piece. Are there plans to restock the motor trench?
No, that was discontinued a couple of years ago – effectively replaced by the Rider’s Raincoat
I’ve noticed that you can still occasionally find the trench on ebay.
Hi Simon,
What brand are those white sport socks and have you taken in the leg (leg width) of your Rubato Chinos (they appear a bit slimmer on you)?
Thanks, Veit
Hey Veit,
They’re from AnonymousIsm and no I haven’t on these ones
That is a surprise! A completely welcome one, and maybe the most casual addition to the PS lineup yet. I hope you will consider more such pieces in the future.
I actually have a question about the chinos. When would you wear these Rubato chinos compared to the Real McCoys ones, or are they interchangeable?
Thanks.
Thanks John, lovely to hear.
The Rubato ones are a little smarter. I wouldn’t be wearing them with workwear things so much – work boots, horsehide etc
I have owned the classic ventile Harrington jacket by PW. Size of that piece is 3. But I am sure I should not choose 3 (M) for this nice collab as I usually chose one size smaller than you Simon. Taking a look at the chest, both XS and S fit me. I hesitate to pull the trigger as I don’t have sth like this at home to compare (measurements)
I would go with S, but that’s a 3. A medium is a 4, so you would be one size below me as you expect.
Seems your chart is inconsistent in this page and the shop. But thanks. I know what you mean!
Ah yes, so it is. Thank you, we’ll correct that now
Well done on a very nice piece.
I just wanted to get your thoughts on versatility as it ages. I have a very dark navy ventile jacket from Private White VC and, as it has aged, it has definitely become suitable only for casual wear. I know that this is the nature of the fabric and part of its charm but perhaps lighter-coloured pieces don’t show their age as clearly and retain their versatility for longer? Your olive trench coat, for example.
I would say that natural ageing happens with all Ventile and indeed pretty much all cotton outerwear, and is part of its charm
This looks great, however I was contemplating my wardrobe last weekend and i have come to realise that 70% of my clothes are blue (with most of those being navy). Whilst I do like a tone on tone look, I vowed to intentionally avoid buying anything blue for a while (I might have to make an exception).
Did you consider any other colours for this jacket? As a sportier jacket that is most likely to be worn with blue denim, another colour might be worth offering, although I can’t think of another colour that would work with the style. Black or beige would be a bit too ‘Stone Island’ and earthy colours might not suit the sportier look and would be less smart. Tricky.
I know what you mean, though I find this flat blue of the Ventile works with all my blue shades of denim, which is good.
A dark brown might work nicely, or brighter colours like the red nylon of the original.
I have to say, it’s pretty cool to see that your becoming more of a menswear designer at this stage Simon. At some point there will be people who review your PS range online etc. Should be interesting to see how the next few years will pan out.
Thanks. The plan is always for articles and editorial to be the focus, but it is fun designing new things like this. Also the most effective way these days to fund good editorial, whether it’s a blog or magazine, I think
Hi Simon, a bit off topic, but can you recommend a steamer that is small enough for travel? Best j
I can’t actually, I have a handheld one from The Steamery which was good but it has broken once and had to be replaced
Also had a Steamery product which was faulty. Customer service was good and sent out another one so I’ll chalk it up to bad luck.
Simon, you obviously have a talent for this sort of thing, have you considered doing it for a living??!!
Joking aside. With your knowledge and expertise and a near equally well informed readership behind you, have you entertained the thought of tapping into their minds and asking for their input when deciding your next project? What would your readership choose if you could design anything for example.
I don’t recall such a post in the past but may be wrong. Just a thought….A weekend/gym bag would be my call.
Hey Richard,
It’s an interesting one. On the one hand, I think the extent of the comments on PS means that we get a lot of feedback and proposals anyway – we’re very close to the reader/customer. On the other, I think people want my view on things, my style, as that’s kind of the selling point of the site. So they want suggestions from me rather than ones that have been crowdsourced. I think those two things mean we don’t need to do that much in terms of explicitly asking for suggestions – but we’ll still get them anyway!
Looks really good – it’s very welcome seeing a non-synthetic option and the lining is a nice touch.
No seam-to-seam shoulder width measurements available? Chest is quite large, as you’ve commented so the shoulder is a useful sizing reference, I think. Thanks!
Sure Ajay, good point. I’ll add it in now
A really lovely piece, well done!
Just a thought as I noticed the sockless lock with a watchcap. A combination that, to me, is too far apart (if it’s cold enough for a cashmere hat, it’s too cold for sockless).
Just cirous as to whether this was a purely stylistic choice or if you’d indeed wear such a combo?
I didn’t think about it that much to be honest, it was more just that it occurred to me I’d want to show the outfit with the watch cap so there was that option
Hello Simon,
I was a bit apprehensive and disappointed when you mentioned the new outerwear piece would be sportswear.
The announcement was pleasently surprising and I decided to pull the trigger on one.
May I ask where you purchased your card holder? It looks amazing
Lovely to hear Daniel.
It’s from Hermes
I’m trying to cut back, buy less, and get more wear out of what I have but I succumbed to this one and have no regrets. Will be great for blustery walks down to the sea. Thank you! One idea for a minor improvement though: a hanging loop would have been great, perhaps using the two rivets at the back.
Another commentator talked about wear on Ventile. I have an almost 10 years old PWVC ventile M95 which they used to do. Used it loads and it is fading nicely but eventually the seam taping came away and I managed to rip a seam. For I think just £25, PWVC retaped and repaired it and now no reason it won’t do another ten years. Heavy use, longevity, and a great repair service make for very good value.
Wonderful, thanks Clive. Good feedback and enjoy the walks!
Hi Simon, can this be steamed? Thanks
I wouldn’t recommend it, better to wipe down the exterior and sponge or hand wash the interior, though it would be pretty rarely that would be needed
Hi Simon,
I assume you cannot hand wash this like a piece of knitwear with baby shampoo and full submersion?
Would you just have to sponge down with plain water? Both inside and out?
You can do both Danny – sponge down the outside and hand wash it (mostly for the inside)
Thanks Simon.
Just to make sure I am understanding, you would actually hand-wash in a tub of water like the video you have shown before on washing knitwear? With baby shampoo, wrap in a towel etc then flat dry?
Yes, with minimal agitation. Turn inside out to wrap in a towel. We’ve trialled this and it worked well
That’s great to know, thanks.
I thought people might be interested to see that Gore-Tex rain jackets have far more serious problems than having a rustling sound. Until very recently all Gore-Tex jackets were made using a chemical called PFAS, which is a forever chemical which has been polluting our waterways and is toxic to humans to the point that there is considered “no safe amount” that a human can consume. There was a video published here recently which demonstrates just how bad the problem is (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ht7nOaIkpI).
Not only is PFAS polluting our waterways, but it has been shown that we can absorb it through our skin, particularly so when we sweat. Given most people would use Gore-Tex jackets in situations where they are active and likely to sweat, this is very likely to happen (source on absorbing PFAS through skin: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/30/pfas-absorbed-skin-study).
There is also a great film on the topic of PFAS and how harmful it is to humans called Dark Waters.
Another massive issue with Gore-Tex is that it is terrible at doing what it is supposed to do (be both waterproof and breathable). Whilst it can be both waterproof and breathable, it generally can’t be both at the same time (video on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGEzJJYiROk). To achieve this Gore-Tex relies on a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) being reapplied on a regular basis. Most DWRs contain PFC chemicals, which yet again are very harmful to the environment.
Hopefully some people find this of interest. As someone who has bought some expensive Gore-Tex jackets in the past this has been a hard pill to swallow, but the more you look into it the more problems there are with Gore-Tex clothing (and this is before you start to consider the microplastics issues we have).
One question I did have regarding Private White’s clothing is that I’ve read that a lot of Ventile fabrics are made using a DWR. If this is the case for Private White’s clothing do they use a PFC-free DWR?
Looks great! Is it possible to try it on in person?
Actually, this week it is. It will be at the London pop-up shop, which is fro Wednesday to Saturday this week, at 20 Savile Row
Cool jacket! In one of the pictures, you have a grey ichizawa tote bag – could you confirm if it is the 17E – their “tool bag”? Thanks!
Thanks.
That bag is a collaboration between Ichizawa and Trunk – I’m not sure it’s available elsewhere. Looking at the Ichizawa site, the H-12 seems closer, it’s taller and narrower than the 17E
Thanks, Simon!
Hi Simon, very much hope you’re well. Slightly unrelated, but my future wife is asking me what kind of wedding band I want. I saw your wedding band in a separate post, which I like the idea of – it looks slightly wider than usual and is perhaps white gold. I would like it made bespoke by a nice artisan who is good at judging which dimensions would best suit my particular hand/finger size/shape – do you have any advice/ recommendations? I am based in Paris. Thanks again, Alex.
Hey Alex,
Thanks. Yes I would definitely recommend speaking to a jeweller and talking to them about the kind of thing you want (rather than going to a brand). In London that would mean Hatton Garden, in Paris I’m not so sure. Maybe ask around and see if anyone knows a jeweller (and let us know here who you find)
Hi, the link from the court jacket page is a bad link? for me it redirects to the front page
For more on the journey of creating this product the launch article here.
https://shop.permanentstyle.com/collections/outerwear/products/the-hooded-jacket?variant=49592188371243
Ah, thank you, I hadn’t noticed that. I’ll correct it now. Thank you David
Quick and dumb question… do you hang this jacket on a hanger or do you normally fold it and pack it away?
I fold it, but you could do either
Hey Simon, I just ordered the court jacket and was wondering your thoughts on its utility/appropriateness as a piece to wear when traveling. I look forward to getting much use out of it in a variety of contexts/situations.
Hi,
I think it would be useful for travelling, given it has more pockets than a similar style of jacket, though of course not as many as a field jacket etc. I also think it would be good for rain, yet still cosy, and not as long as a raincoat. The only small issue would be if you find it awkward to get on an off on a crowded plane aisle!
Thanks for getting back to me. Re getting the jacket on and off – that’s where the side zip can come in handy and really shine!
Yes, very true
Hey Simon, I just pulled the trigger on the court jacket and was wondering your thoughts on its utility/appropriateness as a piece to wear for traveling (talking long haul flight). Thanks!
P.S. Not sure what happened to my initial comment but it didn’t seem to go through.
Hey – the other comment was there and I have replied. Comments just have to be published and then I reply, so your other one hadn’t been published yet
Apologies for that! I see that now.
You’re right about this particular shade of navy – perfect to wear with slightly smarter outfit. In the article, you referred to wearing the jacket with smarter outfits – would you be able to add some pictures to demonstrate how that would look? You hit a home run with the Court jacket! (I know, wrong sport, but you catch my drift)
Thanks!
Thank you!
I don’t have any outift photos like that, but I’ll try and work on some soon